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181. Re: To cut or not to cut (score: 1)
Author: "Rex Burkheimer" <rex@txol.net>
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 16:02:43 -0600
This arrangement is normal for FWD vehicles. Some have a couple of retaining screws or other light-duty fastner to keep the loose rotor from falling off when the tire is changed. Rex Burkheimer J-CON
/html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00141.html (8,007 bytes)

182. Re: Turning brake rotor -> carparts.com (score: 1)
Author: "Rex Burkheimer" <rex@txol.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2000 08:32:04 -0600
I tried to look up parts for my RX7, and they listed Chevrolet pickup parts Rex Burkheimer J-CON Coordinator, WM Automotive Whse Fort Worth TX Texas Region SCCA FC #19 SRX7 #39 rex@txol.net rex@ceoex
/html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00144.html (9,965 bytes)

183. Re: To cut or not to cut (score: 1)
Author: "Rex Burkheimer" <rex@txol.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 08:29:03 -0600
New rotors are milled at the factory, leaving a non-directional finish. "Turned" rotors on a brake lathe end up with the equivalent of a very fine "thread" which should removed with an abrasive disc
/html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00150.html (9,947 bytes)

184. Re: ceiling truss loading (score: 1)
Author: "Rex Burkheimer" <rex@txol.net>
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 08:38:02 -0600
A while back this same thread came up. Several suggested building a gantry crane with I-Beams. If your shop was narrow enough - say, 25 feet max - you can span the ceiling with an I-beam, support by
/html/shop-talk/2000-01/msg00053.html (9,874 bytes)

185. Re: brake and fuel line plumbing (score: 1)
Author: "Rex Burkheimer" <rex@txol.net>
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 1999 16:37:29 -0600
Have you got the Brake Handbook from HP Books? The plumbing should be pretty simple. 3/16 line is almost universal. Tee the rear line close to the differential, not really critical. Recommend braided
/html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00043.html (9,372 bytes)

186. Re: chicago electric? (score: 1)
Author: "Rex Burkheimer" <rex@txol.net>
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 08:39:39 -0600
Chicago Electric is HFs house brand. They are usually Chinese or comparable. I've bought a few small power tools, like the $20 4.5" angle grinder. It works fine, but I doubt I''d buy anything big in
/html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00056.html (9,290 bytes)

187. Re: DRB II Chrysler scan tool (score: 1)
Author: "Rex Burkheimer" <rex@txol.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 12:44:22 -0600
As luck would have it, a special order scan tool from OTC was mistakenly laid on my desk today. Before I sent it on, I got the following numbers from the docs: SPX Corp (507) 455-7000 tech Serv/cust
/html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00079.html (7,803 bytes)

188. Re: Craftsman Tools (score: 1)
Author: "Rex Burkheimer" <rex@txol.net>
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 08:38:29 -0600
Good luck trying to communicate with Sears. I have twice had problems with their NTB subsidiary. Nowhere was there any way to escalate a problem past the store manager. Not even a mailing address. Th
/html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00107.html (9,154 bytes)

189. Re: Trailer Question (score: 1)
Author: "Rex Burkheimer" <rex@txol.net>
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 08:30:30 -0600
Seems like they run about $3500 and up. For a little more, I could get an enclosed trailer. Rex Burkheimer J-CON Coordinator, WM Automotive Whse Fort Worth TX Texas Region SCCA FC #19 Reynard rex@txo
/html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00108.html (7,906 bytes)

190. Re: The Ideal Shop HELP (score: 1)
Author: "Rex Burkheimer" <rex@txol.net>
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 16:52:09 -0600
This book may give you I thought so too. Not worth the $20 I paid for it. Rex Burkheimer
/html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00137.html (8,493 bytes)

191. Re: Merry Christmas!! (score: 1)
Author: "Rex Burkheimer" <rex@txol.net>
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 08:26:20 -0600
Sorry for your loss. Had that happen to me in May, bastids broke into my shop and took EVERYthing of ANY value - $3500 worth, most of it new. But...once I found out my insurance would cover it, I go
/html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00158.html (9,880 bytes)

192. Shop security (score: 1)
Author: "Rex Burkheimer" <rex@txol.net>
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 09:27:08 -0600
Since the theft, I have added a burglar alarm to the shop. I bought a 2-zone RS model, with switches on both the overhead door and the people door, plus a motion sensor. Will also add a bar with padl
/html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00191.html (8,646 bytes)

193. Re: Shop security (score: 1)
Author: "Rex Burkheimer" <rex@txol.net>
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 10:16:16 -0600
Very punny ;) Actually, you are correct. The output amperage of system for the alarm circuit is 1.0 amps, which is exactly what the big outside siren takes. My next project is add a relay to let me
/html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00196.html (10,622 bytes)

194. Re: Shop security (score: 1)
Author: "Rex Burkheimer" <rex@txol.net>
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 13:01:49 -0600
Actually, there used to be a machine shop somewhere in Texas, where the owner would release live Rattlesnakes into the shop everynight, then round them up each morning. He had no problems with breaki
/html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00202.html (8,908 bytes)

195. Re: Lights and ceilings (score: 1)
Author: "Rex Burkheimer" <rex@txol.net>
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 08:10:42 -0600
I'm also working on lighting for my 24x40 shop. My plan is to use 4 rows of 8'ft - 2-bulb flourescents running lengthwise (cheap), plus a centrally located mercury vapor lamp (about $100), one of the
/html/shop-talk/1999-11/msg00126.html (7,604 bytes)

196. Re: commercial? (score: 1)
Author: "Rex Burkheimer" <rex@txol.net>
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 23:02:52 -0600
They did have usable items on sale - 8-pc combo wrench sets, $9.99 (1/2 price) plus some other things I wasn't interested in. I got an SAE and a metric set. At about $1.25 each, theya re the least ex
/html/shop-talk/1999-11/msg00222.html (8,382 bytes)


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